Becket County group eyes new horizons in education and development
In October 1964 three Beck ley men formed an association to explore education and economic development. Rondley Webb Raleigh County Court Commissioner, William Clark 4 H, and others conceived the idea. George Parker joined AA offices at Glen White in July but began duties in March after a 25000 grant approved by the CEO. Parker, Kermit Okes, Don Craddock, and a secretary make up the current staff.
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Glen White
George Parker
Parker
Arker
Kermit Okes
Don Craddock
Beckley
Rondley Webb
Raleigh County
John Ward
William Clark
Raleigh County anti poverty association forms new board
Ea st and ara vba former county agrical agent formed a non profit with 27 board members and four ad men. Webb chairs, charter and by laws set project approval by directors. Projects aim to aid about 800 low income people in Raleigh County at a federal cost of 216,891 with 10 percent matching funds, funds may be in kind.
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Parker
ACCAA
County Community Action Association
Gypsie
County orients aid drive to lift poverty areas
Businessmen and dual citizens discuss which project would most benefit poverty areas and low income families in the county. Surveys are planned in Glen White and Resaco districts to hear residents needs. A remedial reading program costs 61194 from federal funds, running with the school term.
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A. School
Parker
Glen White
Resaco
OEO
Civic group outlines matching funds for 12 month projects
Parker described the ACCAA program planning for 12 months with possible extension. A civic club donation covering rent for 12 months at $100 monthly would count as matching funds. ARCCA officers are David Kennedy president and others. board members include Rodney Webb Sally Bragg Eve Breck James Deck Dr Francis Edwards and many more.
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Parker
OCO
ACCAA
The
ARCCA
David Kennedy
Gorge Mikel
William Clark
Julian Kent
Rondey Webb
Sally Bragg
Eve Breck
J. Calloway Brown
Noah Crotty
James Deck
Francis Edwards
George Farmer
Mary Nell Godbey
W. Carl G. Jarrell
Sid Lar
Franklin Lilly
Frank Pat- James Robinson
Larkin Philpott
Harold Scott
Charles Smith
Albert Tieche
Sherman Trail
James Johnson
Bill Wilbur
William C. Reid
Joseph J. Lawrence
S. C. Warren
Richard Snuffer
W. H. Law Walter James
Kessler Plumley
Fire prevention and protection overview for youths
Fellows learn fire control basics emphasizing early detection and rapid extinguisher response. The lesson covers Class A ordinary solids, Class B flammable liquids, and Class C electrical fires with appropriate agents and cautions against water on nonwater types. It stresses locating extinguishers, proper use, and preventing fires by removing hazards and reporting risks.
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National Fire Prrfection Association
Sudan
TV In Review By Rick Du Brow Signals Movie Shortage Crisis
Hollywood analysis warns that the film drought threatens adult viewing as TV risks losing its main appeal without new movies. Reruns strain audiences while studios push limited specials and foreign titles face censorship, urging networks to seek fresh forms and imagination to retain grownup viewers.
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Hollywood
UPI
George Brent
Video
Sam Goldwyn
Guys and Dolls
Porgy and
Bess
Hans Christian Andersen
Abc-Tv
Deputy Sheriff Shot Twice During Custody Run
Putnam County deputy Phillip Radford was shot in the shoulder twice when a welfare worker and police went to a home to place a woman under commitment for a child custody case at Lakin State Mental Health Facility. The deputy remained in good condition Tuesday.
West Virginia Praised by U.S. Education Chief
UPI reports Francis Keppel in Charleston lauded West Virginia for Head Start expansion with 18,000 children, higher school funding, and establishing minimum teacher salaries as part of state education initiatives.
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Charleston
UPI
West Virginia
U.S
New Math Confusion Clarified For Parents
Dear Mrs Light explains how the new math focus on discovery creates student confusion during transitions between programs and textbooks. The answer urges more uniformity among programs and publishers to ease learning for transfer students and clarify terms like numeral versus number.
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Susan Light
Thomasina
Sears and Roebuck
Fatal heart attack ends deer hunt in Doddridge County
John Hileman, 69, of the Oxford Doddridge County area, died after a heart attack suffered late on Saturday while deer hunting near time. The incident marked the first fatal heart attack of the 1965 deer season which opened Monday.
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Oxford
UPI
John Hileman
Doddridge County
Sroney
Optometrist Joins 400 Club At Congress
Dr. West wood Holliday accepts appointment as a member of the 400 Club of the 43rd Annual Southeastern Educational Congress. Meeting set February 19 to 22 at the Marriott Motor Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Robert H. Thurmond, congress general chairman, said Holliday agreed to lend his name and influence to upgrade post graduate optometric education and professional competence.
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Westwood Holliday
Marriott Motor Hotel
Atlanta
Hollidays
Robert H. Thurmond
East Point
Congress
Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas
Airman First Class Conley Dykes of Mullens High School 1957 graduate re enlists for a third Air Force tour now stationed in Viet Nam with Strategic Air Command Langley AFB. Raymond D Gregg of Prosperity helped F 101 Voodoo crews win an Air Force title at Tyndall AFB Fla. Hargrove Jr. of Beckley completed an Army engineer course in Europe near Munich. Municipal financing what it is today notes a big city mayor must know Washington around his home bailiwi
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Raymond D. Grogg
Raymond D. Gregg
O. D. Grogg
K.I. Sawyer Afb
Mica
Tyndall Afb
Fla
Grogg
K. I. Sawyer
62Nd
ADC
Gregg
Mary
Irma Gluery
Gwinn, Mich
Woodrow Wilson Igh School
Chesterfield Hargrove Jr
Louise Hargrove
Beckley
U. S. Army School
Europe
Murnau
Germany
Hargrove
3D Battalion
70Th Armor
Munich
Fort Hood
Tex
Stratton High School
Bailiwi
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